Industry in Brantford is built upon the fusion of innovation and manufacturing. Our long history of advancement began with Alexander Graham Bell and the telephone in 1876. Since then, our manufacturers and innovators have contributed to and embraced new technologies and techniques that push the limits of production processes.
Brantford is centrally located in one of the most innovative regions of the world. Due to our unique proximity to leading universities and innovation centres, companies in Brantford are able to tap into research and advanced manufacturing techniques in fields such as automotive manufacturing and technology.
Advanced manufacturing includes the development or adoption of cutting-edge technologies that demonstrate a commitment to product, process, and technological innovation. Advanced manufacturers are found in virtually all manufacturing industries and sectors.

Over 2,100 workers employed in the industry locally, with access to many more.

1.85 million square feet / 172,400 square metres of advanced manufacturing space locally, and growing.

Home to 22 advanced manufacturing companies.

At the centre of a 400 km / 250 mile corridor of the world’s richest concentration of auto resources.
We are proud of the many companies in this sector that call Brantford home. Below are some additional sectoral highlights.
Spotlight: Mitsui High-tec (Canada) Inc. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Investment: $65 million
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The Advanced Manufacturing sector in Brantford is a significant contributor to our local economy. Below are some key figures from our 2018 Industrial Survey.
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NA: not available/applicable. TBD: to be determined. Note: investment values may be land purchases, building expansions, facility renovations, or equipment purchases. Jobs, values, and sizes do not necessarily correlate or represent a fixed ratio. |